Mud Springs Horse Camp
Open and free, first-come first-served. No reservations. Campfires allowed in existing fire rings. No potable water available. 14-day stay limit.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood stoves and charcoal briquette fires, on Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland lands, except within designated developed campgrounds. Chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.…
Wiley Flat Campground Closure
The Wiley Flat Campground is currently closed due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Wiley Flat fire of 2024. The closure includes all developed sites, roads, trails, and facilities within the campground boundary. View Map.
14 Day Stay Order
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is PROHIBITED on the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland.
Prescribed Fire information
Each year, prescribed burning is done in the spring and fall to improve forest health and protect communities. Visit our Prescribed Fire in Central Oregon page to learn more.
About
Mud Springs Horse Camp sits at the edge of Black Canyon Wilderness on Wolf Mountain's southeast flank, making it an ideal base for extended horseback trips through some of eastern Oregon's most scenic backcountry. The campground offers 6 campsites and 9 corrals, accommodating groups traveling with stock animals who may not all be camping overnight. Facilities are basic but functional: vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. There is no potable water, so campers must pack in all drinking water. The campground is free with no reservations required. Wilderness regulations limit trail groups to 12 heartbeats (people plus stock combined) at a time, though the campground itself has no such restriction. Access follows a series of increasingly remote forest roads from Paulina, Oregon: County Roads 113 and 135 to Forest Service Roads 58, 5840, and finally 800. The final approach is unpaved and may be rough in early season or after weather events.
Directions
From Paulina, Oregon: Continue east on Hwy 112 approximately 3.5 miles. Turn left onto County Road 113 and continue 1.5 miles. Turn right onto County Road 135 for approximately 9 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 58 for approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 5840 for approximately 7 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 800 to Mud Springs Horse Camp.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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